Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisThe story of Annie - everyone''s favourite orphan - with an introduction by writer, actor and comedian Miranda Hart.It''s 1933 and for as long as she can remember, 11 year old Annie has believed that her mother and father would come back to her New York City orphanage to get her. But mean Miss Hannigan the headmistress is making Annie''s life a misery. So she runs away to find her parents - and along the way she rescues a friendly dog, meets millionaire Oliver Warbucks, and has a many scary and exciting adventures. Will kind-hearted Annie find a way to escape her hard-knock life?The author THOMAS MEEHAN is the playwright of the original Broadway play and he has expanded the story of the plucky little orphan in this classic American tale.Thomas Meehan was born in New York in 1929. He worked as a journalist for the New Yorker magazine and wrote comedy sketches for the satirical TV show, ''That Was the Week That Was''. He received a Tony Award for Annie in 1977, for The Producers in 2001 and in 2003 for the musical Hairspray. He currently lives in New York city and in Nantucket, Massachusetts.Also available in A Puffin Book: GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM and BACK HOME by Michelle Magorian CHARLOTTE''S WEB, STUART LITTLE and THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN by E. B. White THE BORROWERS by Mary NortonSTIG OF THE DUMP by Clive KingROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY by Mildred D. TaylorA DOG SO SMALL by Philippa PearceGOBBOLINO by Ursula Moray WilliamsMRS FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH by Richard C O''BrienA WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L''EngleTHE CAY by Theodore TaylorTARKA THE OTTER by Henry WilliamsonWATERSHIP DOWN by Richard AdamsSMITH by Leon GarfieldTHE NEVERENDING STORY by Michael EndeTHE FAMILY FROM ONE END STREET by Eve Garnett

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Book SynopsisEverybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Scots. Translated by James Robertson and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo has been approved by Julia Donaldson and will delight both children and adults alike. "A moose took a dauner through the deep, mirk widd. A tod saw the moose and the moose looked guid." Come a wee bit further intae the deep, mirk widd, and find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes face tae face wi a hoolet, a snake and a hungry gruffalo...

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Book SynopsisPercy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second awesome adventure in Rick Riordan''s bestselling series. *This new edition will tie-in with the star-studded and eagerly awaited new Percy Jackson film from Twentieth Century Fox.*Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.You can''t tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.It''s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourselfTrade ReviewPuns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFor Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds will whet readers'' appetites for The Hammer of Thor.It is a 176-page, smaller format book with black-and-white illustrations throughout. Helgi - the hotel manager - created this book for each hotel guest, so that he wouldn''t have to answer so many questions at the front desk.It has short entries about the deities, mythical beings, and fantastic creatures from the nine Norse worlds, and also contains bonus material, including interviews, newspaper articles, short stories and more. The tone is humorous, complementing Rick''s series.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller and laugh out loud thriller from Carl Hiaasen about a missing cousin, a half-crazy governor, giant gators and justice -- swamp justice, that is.Typical Malley - to avoid being shipped off to boarding school, she takes off with some guy she met online. Poor Richard - he knows his cousin's in trouble before she does. Wild Skink - he's a ragged, one-eyed ex-governor of Florida, and enough of a renegade to think he can track Malley down. With Richard riding shotgun, the unlikely pair scour the state, undaunted by blinding storms, crazed pigs, flying bullets and giant gators. Carl Hiaasen first introduced readers to Skink more than 25 years ago in DOUBLE WHAMMY, and he quickly became Hiaasen's most iconic and beloved character, appearing in six novels to date. Both teens and adults will be thrilled to catch sight of the elusive 'governor' as he pursues his own unique brand of swamp justice. With Skink at the wheel, the search for a missing girl is both nail-bitingly tense and laugh-out-loud funny.Trade ReviewA spectacularly weird and wonderful read * Pop Sugar *A crime story with a difference * School Librarian *Satire is a powerful weapon in the hands of an expert , and you're more likely to laugh out loud than cry during this book because the situations the characters get themselves into are so utterly off-the-wall... well worth a look. * THE BOOK BAG *An hilarious, edge of your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS *

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Book SynopsisAmazing art projects that will keep kids busy for hours! With the fun and creative drawing activities in This is Not a Maths Book, you’ll be able to make your very own designs to amaze your family and friends. The projects are explained with diagrams and step-by-step instructions, making them simple and fun to complete. As you sketch, you’ll discover the amazing maths principles in each challenge that makes it work. Each page has lots of space to draw, and there’s a section of graph paper at the back of the book so that you can keep on creating! You’ll discover how to make: Your own optical illusions Perfect circles Parabolic curves Mandalas Tiled patterns Fractals Snowflakes Stomachion puzzles Tessellations Loop-de-loops Golden spirals Square-tangles Sketches on a slant 3-D webs Impossible triangles Get ready to find out how art can be maths, and maths can be art! But remember – this is absolutely NOT a maths book. Or is it…? Winner of a British Book Design and Production Award 2015, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Category Winner of the ALCS Educational Writers Award, 2016

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Book SynopsisA long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely?This is a unique version of the traditional nativity story, told from the child-friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him. The story ends with the wonder of the birth of Jesus, and the little donkey's promise to keep looking after his new family.Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, this Christmas story is sumptuously illustrated by Hélène Muller, with marvellous details of the Holy Land.Trade Review'This new edition has beautiful new illustrations that are full of details that bring the story to life. [...] This is a nice addition to religious holiday books.'--Youth Services Book Review'When Joseph buys a scruffy, lazy, little donkey for Mary he does not realise how useful and helpful it will become. Told from the perspective of the donkey, this story gently carries the reader along to the stable in Bethlehem. Although a picture book, the text is full and detailed, which, together with the wonderfully precise clean illustrations, bring interest and appeal to this beautifully refreshing version of the traditional story of the first Christmas.'--Carousel'Widely translated since its original 1962 publication, this Swedish “spin-off” Bible story has now been abridged and beautifully illustrated in a realistic style, rich with detail... Uplifting, child-friendly holiday fare with a religious bent.'-- School Library Journal'Soft-focus illustrations in muted colors provide interesting details of the journey, with particularly appealing animal characters.[…] A readable, pleasant story for patient listeners.'--Kirkus'Adapted for younger children from Gunhild Sehlin's classic chapter book, and sumptuously illustrated by Helene Muller, with marvelous details of the Holy Land, 'Mary's Little Donkey' is especially recommended for children ages 4 to 7 and is certain to become an enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library Christmas picture book collections.'--Midwest Book Review'Muller’s richly detailed illustrations emphasize Mary’s humility and serenity'.--Publisher's Weekly' This is a story of the Nativity for younger Children. It is translated from the Swedish and then it has been abridged. The illustrations are sympathetic to the tale and evoke the feel of the occasion. A lovely version to read to young children.'--Margaret's Reading Shelf

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Book SynopsisA sturdy book with split pages that gives children hands-on practice in making lots and lots of words. Designed with spiral bound binding, the pages are split into two sets of flip over pages, allowing the children to flip the pages over and discover new words. Flip Flap Phonics is designed to develop skills in blending sounds together to make words and to help children identify rhyming patterns in real and nonsense words. It can also be used as a valuable teaching aid and a focus point for blending sounds and reading words in small groups.

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Book SynopsisNumber One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - IndependentA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily TelegraphA joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - JuniorTrade ReviewAn inspiration. * Church Times *A wonderful, light-hearted story. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *A hit with young children since it was first published 10 years ago * Daily Express *A can-do story with lively pictures and an immensely pleasing text. * Times Educational Supplement *Brilliant use of colour, a continual sense of movement and high good humour all help to make this picture book richly enjoyable. * Carousel *A gloriously colourful and lively book with a strong message. * Sunderland Echo *Superb...a wonderfully funny book. * The Independent *Extraordinary and exuberant...a terrific tale and a positive message about celebrating difference. * Bournemouth Echo *This rhyming poem is excellent. * The Bookseller *Managed to capture the hearts of countless children. A modern classic. * Baby & Me *A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp * The Daily Telegraph *A lovely rhyming picture book about understanding differences * motherandbaby.co.uk *Lovely * Lytham St Annes Express *This is a lovely story that incorporates several dance forms including waltz, tango, Scottish reel amd rock n roll. I have also used the story to introduce infant classes to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and had them playing along with it * SAME Magazine *Giraffes Can't Dance ... has been a bestseller for more than 15 years - and for good reason ... There's a very powerful message in there about daring to be different, and accepting others too * Irish Daily Mail *This rhyming story will delight young children and get them popping along with the rhythm * Evening Standard *A rhyming story with superb illustrations... wonderfully funny. * Independent *a joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. * Junior *This delightful picture book is written in lively rhyming text with vivacious illustrations. * Junior *Witty match of rollicking rhyme and bold colour. * Guardian *A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhen the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to see a most wonderful sight . . .Oscar Wilde''s much-loved fairy-tale is brought to life again with beautiful illustrations by Michael Foreman and Freire Wright.

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Book SynopsisYou will never be lost for words in your travels around Spain and the Spanish islands again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Spanish with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, shopping for souvenirs.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book an essential guide to speaking and understanding Spanish when travelling in Spain and the Spanish islands.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this link.Trade ReviewAmazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: "They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though - which I couldn't do without - is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!" "Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood." "Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful."

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFSSubject: EnglishLearn the easy way with this abc workbook!Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this ABC workbook helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: MathsAn engaging Maths activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning!Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Maths practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important numeracy skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisA stunning new hardback edition of this timeless classic. This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia the first one ever written, and the book everybody remembers reading as a child.This is the land of Narnia, said the Faun, where we are now. And you you have come from the wild woods of the west!I I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room, said Lucy.Lucy steps into the Professor''s wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She''s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, a land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the county''s creatures are ever going to be free againTrade Review‘The magic of C. S. Lewis’s parallel universe never fades.’ The Times

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Book SynopsisGet creative and practise your pen control with Bing in this great wipe-clean activity book!This book is packed with Bing-tastic activities that your toddler will enjoy again and again. It's full of fun things to draw and do that will help toddlers improve their pen control and mark making. The Bing pen that comes with this busy book wipes clean from the pages for unlimited fun!Trade ReviewCustomer reviews: “Absolutely love this book! My son got this bought for him for his 2nd birthday because he loves Bing. This is the only book he's really enjoyed. He is always passing me it to read to him. We've read it that much he sometimes says some words before I say them! The big pictures and writing are really good for children. I will be buying the rest. Definitely recommend.” “Lovely book. Bought for my 20-month-old. the book is really good quality and is lovely to sit down with. Keeps my toddler occupied.” “Fab book. Bought this for our son’s 2nd birthday and it was probably the best thing we bought! He absolutely loves it!” “Great book for a huge Bing fan! My daughter loves reading this.” “Beautiful book with lovely bright pictures. My little boy will love this!” “Lovely book. Big hit with my son!” “Super book. Large writing and very colourful. Ideal for reading to child or being read by young child. Good quality too.” “Round the corner not far away, my son loves us to read this every day.” “Fab! Very popular with a Bing-mad toddler.” “Great fun book for a young Bing Bunny fan; will keep little fingers and brains busy.” “Our little boy absolutely loves Bing so this little book comes out every day!” “Perfect book for my 2 yr old toddler. Great for story time and building his word skills.”

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: MathsLearn the easy way with this addition & subtraction activity book!Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Addition and Subtraction workbook helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book Synopsis- Soft-to-touch, padded board book which little hands will love to hold- Introduces first numbers in a fun and colourful way- Inside are over 100 photographs and accompanying text labels to help develop children's counting skills and build their vocabulary- Includes simple number exercises such as more than/less than and sequencing- Ideal to help children recognise and name both numbers and everyday objects

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Book SynopsisThe latest jaw-achingly funny, number-one bestselling novel from David Walliams now out in paperback. Make your appointment if you dareDarkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow.Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it?Read this book and find out!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:"Unlike other celebrity authors, Walliams can write; his energetic fairytale will be relished" – The Times “The joy of David’s books are that he completely understands how children think and feel and is never ever patronising” – The Sun “David Walliams has become a formidable force in the world of children's literature” – The Sun "Walliams manages to infuse his novels with genuine wit and sly commentary…further proof that Walliams has become a master storyteller" – Heat "Comedian David Walliams has taken the publishing world by storm" – The Metro "Open wide for another helping of hilarity" tBk Magazine

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Book SynopsisA collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says Harold is a masterpiece.One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlightArmed only with an oversized purple crayon, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.Essential Picture Book Classics timeless stories for every child to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA collection of weird and wonderful poems. Follow one boy through his day as he plays with his friends and creates havoc along the way. Written by Kenn Nesbitt, this collection is accompanied by the quirky illustrations of Sophie Burrows.Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type: A poetry bookPages 22 and 23 show the boy's memories of his day, allowing children to recap and discuss the poems they have read.Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking Part; Literacy: Poems to Perform.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts!Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!When the Octonauts meet a fish with a giant frown on his face, they begin to feel glum too! The Octonauts try everything they can to cheer him up; making music, field trips, miniature golf, and even a baking marathon. Will their new friend ever smile?

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Book SynopsisI'm the Cat in the HatI love pets as you see.You can meet lots of petsif you travel with me.In this charming book, Dr. Seuss' famous Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to all kinds of pets and how to look after them.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisNow a major Cbeebies show!Dog loves books! It doesn't matter which books; Dog just LOVES books. They could be books about dinosaurs or aliens, Dog doesn't mind. He's just happy to be reading. Dog has his very own bookshop, although he doesn't have many customers. But that's all right, because when Dog is surrounded by books, he is never short of friends or fun.And when someone does come into the shop, Dog knows just which books to recommend...Join Dog in his AMAZING bookshop, and see what adventures reading can take you on.Trade ReviewThese are wonderful books from a wonderfully inventive writer and illustrator -- Philip Ardagh * The Big Issue *Yates conveys emotion superbly . . . A fine tale for encouraging early readers * Daily Telegraph *What a wonderful passion to pass on to younger readers! . . . This is a simple but heartfelt celebration of the power of imagination and the simple happiness that books can bring us all, young and old -- Niamh Sharkey * Irish Times *Dog Loves Books was deservedly short-listed for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. [This] story of a book-selling dog better at imagining than shifting his stock is a delight -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *A wonderful book and an endearing story for any child or adult to read, particularly those who may think that books or them or they do not like reading. This would be an ideal story to use as a vehicle through which to engage and entice young children into reading * Early Years Educator *

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Book SynopsisCome into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ...Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.Trade ReviewA delightfully simple book * The Sunday Times *Bright colours, jungly music and animal sound effects make this collection of animal rhyming verse an agreeable romp . Splendid narration by Hugh Laurie will keep young readers engaged and amused * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcase containing the first four classic picture books.

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Book SynopsisCaldecott Medal-winning author/artist Ed Emberley provides readers with an imaginatively crafted book that helps children identify and understand their emotions. Glad, sad, silly, mad-monsters have all kinds of different feelings! In this innovative die-cut book, you''ll try on funny masks as you walk through the wide range of moods all little monsters (and kids!) experience.Here''s an ingenious, interactive book about working through big feelings with play and imagination.

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Book SynopsisSongbirds Phonics are beautifully illustrated stories written by Julia Donaldson. The rich, patterned language in the stories is decodable making them perfect for phonics teaching and practice. Level 1+ Songbirds Phonics books focus on matching one sound to one letter, for example o as in dog. This pack contains 6 different books.Trade ReviewSongbirds was an instant choice to support early reading in our school. Their colourful illustrations and variety of characters provide just the motivation our children needed. * Literacy Co-ordinator, Lydlynch Primary School, Hants *

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Book SynopsisA GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC, WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROM WITCH WARS ILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSONWelcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON''T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents'' annual Barbaric Ball.And when the King's spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realise things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem Join Amelia on her very first adventure. She won''t bite!This gloriously ghostly new series from the creator of EVIL EMPEROR PENGUIN is perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of THE WORST WITCH and WITCH WARS. Amelia Fang is a modern Wednesday Addams but much more loveable!Look out for Amelia''s next adventure, AMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDS,Trade ReviewBrilliantly imagined . . . laugh-out-loud funny', Sunday Express 'The perfect mixture of funny, foul and fearful', Metro

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Book SynopsisBreakfast is a Common Core exemplar text for Grades K-l.

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Book SynopsisLucy Bowman (Author) Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.

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Book SynopsisWhen twelve-year-old Tam is sent to work at a bear farm in the city, he has never felt so alone. He hates seeing the cruel way the bears are treated, but speaking up will mean losing his job. And if he can''t send money home, how will his family survive?When a sick cub arrives at the farm, Tam secretly nurses it back to health and they develop an unbreakable bond. Tam swears to return his beloved cub to the wild, but how will they ever find a way to be free?Deeply moving and powerful, Moon Bear is an unforgettable story of compassion, hope, and bravery against overwhelming odds.Trade Review'Lewis cements her position as a major children's writer with a powerful new wildlife novel about the South-East Asian bear trade. Highly recommended.' * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller *'There is sufficient Laotian history and culture woven in to provide an authentic, intriguing setting, along with just the right measure of suspense.' * Kirkus reviews *'Gill Lewis' eye-opening account of bear farming is utterly chilling.' * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian *'Moon Bear by Gill Lewis is a moving story about a boy and a bear in captivity in Laos. It shows how ideas of freedom are relative to one another, particularly nature and mankind, the city and the jungle.' * Jon Walter, WRD magazine *'It's rare when an exploration of so many important social issues is accomplished in such an entertaining and moving manner.' * Chris Brandon Whitaker, Kidliterati *

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Book SynopsisHis teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe.Trade Review"[A] fresh approach to colors and feelings... Readers will share all the emotional elements of the tale-humor, despair, sadness, frustration, and finally, excitement." -- Booklist (starred review) "When a red-labeled crayon discovers he's actually blue, he finds joy, ebullience and acceptance... Hall's compositions ... convey a strong sense of emotion. Red captures [his feelings] ... in an exuberant, far-reaching sky. Smartly designed and appealing, Red's story offers much for discussion and affirmation." -- Kirkus Reviews "Crayon Red may be labeled red, but he colors blue... Once he lets go of his label and proclaims, "I'm blue!" everything turns around ... Smart design, bold colors, and sharp details keep the story both effective and amusing." -- Horn Book Magazine "Red is a crayon, and children will see his problem right away: his label reads 'red,' but he's blue... The overly cheerful encouragement Red endures will sound familiar to any child who's struggled to perform... Unexpectedly affecting." -- Publishers Weekly "Funny and poignant ... Hall's latest picture book is all about staying true to oneself, no matter what others say... Witty and heartwarming [and] sure to become a favorite for children and adults alike." -- School Library Journal "Funny and clever, with a wonderful message about embracing who we are." -- Huffington Post "This story of mistaken identity has a simple yet profound premise that makes it feel fresh." -- USA Today "[A] smart, insightful coming-of-age story for [the] youngest readers." -- Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been an intensely debated issue at lunch tables around the world. Which one's better? Smarter? This National Geographic Kids Level 4 Reader presents the facts in a fun and informative fashion. With fascinating and accessible text, children will love debating and deciding the answer to this question for themselves.Level 4: Independent Reader books are perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime book bands for guided reading. For another National GeographTrade Review“The National Geographic books have been excellent for stimulating children's interest in the natural world. They provide something different to our regular non-fiction library books because they are pitched at an appropriate level for our children to be able to access independently… I can't recommend them highly enough.” - Andrew Stear, Headteacher, Milford School “The National Geographic books make a huge difference to the children within our school. Children love the fascinating images, the easy to understand text and how informative these books are about the world around them.” - David Baker, Deputy Headteacher, Springfield Primary

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Book SynopsisSpring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

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